BMW 330d (Touring F31)

BMW 3 series 2012 3.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon BMW 330d has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2015. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 258 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 560 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and single turbo turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW 3 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 330d has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears. BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering.
BMW 330d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

BMW 330d fuel consumption is 5.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (18.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 6.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 57 litres or 15.06 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1040 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1200 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100 km, which is 31% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 95 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got 78 points from 100.
BMW 3 series safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.